Archives International Auctions Auction 74 February 23, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 74 11 February 23, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 55 55 Central Bank of China, 1949 Unlisted Uniface Front Essay Banknote, Gold Yuan Issue. China. 1949. 500,000 Gold Yuan, P-Unlisted. Uniface front specimen banknote in green. CKS in center. POC, the back of note with “Approved for Production L-4 - Color O.K. 5-2-49”. “Front Printer’s Designs”. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 with “toning” notation on back. Printer: SBNC. Est. $750-1250 56 56 Central Bank of China, 1949 Issue Banknote China. 1949. 100 Yuan, P-408 S/M#C302-50, Issued banknote, Orange on multicolor underprint, S/N JA310936, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. Printer: CPF. ���������������������������������������� Est. $120-200 57 57 Central Bank of China, 1949 Issue Banknote China. 1949. 50,000 Yuan, P-419a S/M#C302-63a, Issued banknote, Brown with multicolor underprint, S/N AD967908, PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated 58. Printer: CPF. ���������������� Est. $120-200 58 58 Central Bank of China, 1949 Issue Banknote China. 1949. 500,000 Yuan, P-423 S/M#C302-73, Issued banknote, Dark brown on multicolor underprint, S/N 499138 Block 1-Z, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. Printer: CHB. ���������� Est. $325-550 59 59 Central Bank of China, 1949 Issue Banknote China. 1949. 500,000 Yuan, P-424f S/M#C302-72f, Issued banknote, Brown-purple on multicolor underprint, S/N NX599547, PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated 58. Printer: CPFT. Only 6 examples graded in the PMG census. This is the highest graded example to be offered at auction in at least 10 years or more. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $325-650 SECURITY PRINTING EPHEMERA China & Great Britain 60 60 China and Great Britain, ND (1960-70’s), Central Bank of China, De la Rue Giori Advertising Proof China and Great Britain, ND (ca. 1960s). 20 Cents, Specimen Test Note, Purple and white, Blank on back, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $300-450 61 61 China and Great Britain, ND (1960-70’s), Central Bank of China, De la Rue Giori Advertising Proof China and Great Britain, ND 1946 (Printed 1960-70’s). Central Bank of China, 20 Cents, P-396 Proof Advertising Banknote from De la Rue Giori, S.A., Purple face on white paper, specimen overprint engraved into plate, SYS at right, Unlisted in this format in the SCWPM. Choice AU to Uncirculated Condition. TDLR. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $140-280